Buffalo Chicken Mac Cheese Pizza (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Pizza Dough
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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1 packet instant yeast (2 ¼ teaspoons)
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1 teaspoon granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon fine salt
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 cup warm water (45°C)
→ Mac & Cheese
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2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked al dente
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2 cups warm milk
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2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
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0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
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0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Toppings
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1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
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0.25 cup buffalo sauce, plus extra for drizzling
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1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
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0.5 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
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2 tablespoons fresh chives or green onions, chopped
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Ranch or blue cheese dressing, for drizzling
# Instructions:
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In a bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast; let stand for 5 minutes or until foamy.
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Add flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Knead for 5–7 minutes until a soft dough forms.
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Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and allow to rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
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Melt butter in a medium saucepan. Whisk in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes to create a roux.
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Gradually whisk in warm milk; cook until thickened. Stir in cheddar cheese until smooth, then season with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
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Add cooked macaroni to cheese sauce, stirring to coat evenly. Set aside.
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Toss shredded cooked chicken with buffalo sauce until fully coated.
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Heat oven to 245°C.
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On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough into a round and place onto a pizza stone or lined baking tray.
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Spread an even layer of macaroni and cheese on the dough. Sprinkle with mozzarella. Distribute buffalo chicken and scatter bacon crumbles over the top.
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Bake in the centre of the oven for 12–15 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
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Remove from oven. Drizzle with ranch or blue cheese dressing, extra buffalo sauce if desired, and sprinkle with chopped chives or green onions. Slice and serve hot.
# Notes:
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Adjust the level of spiciness by increasing buffalo sauce or adding hot sauce before serving.
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Store-bought pizza dough can be used to save time.
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Experiment with pepper jack or Monterey Jack cheese for variety.
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Vegetarian option: Substitute chicken with buffalo cauliflower florets.
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Prepare mac and cheese and buffalo chicken ahead for quick assembly before baking.